The New Orleans Saints signed free agent running back Cam Akers to a one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed in the team announcement on Friday for Akers, who participated in the Saints' minicamp on a tryout basis.

"I'm still hungry and I'm young," Akers said at Saints mandatory minicamp. "I've got a lot of tread on my tires, and I want to rewrite my story personally."

The Saints announced Friday they have signed the veteran running back to a one-year contract. Akers, 25, is coming off a season in which he spent time with the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings. He also began his career with the Los Angeles Rams, where he spent three-plus seasons.